Thomas Francis Edgreen

PORT ALLEGANY - Thomas Francis Edgreen, 75, of Eldred passed away Sunday (Dec. 10, 2023) at his home.
He was born April 7, 1948, in Coudersport, a son of Howard and Esther (Leete) Edgreen. On May 20, 2000, in Coryville, he married Doris Bender, who survives.
Tom was a 1966 graduate of Port Allegany High School and attended Alfred University and received a degree in ceramic engineering. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967 and served until 1969, during Vietnam.
Mr. Edgreen was employed at St. Gobain, now Ardagh Group, of Port Allegany, as a member of the job change crew and was crew leader. Tom retired in 2005 after 38 years of service from the time it was Pierce Glass Co.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, where he was formerly on the state board of directors, was a life member of the VFW of Eldred, a life member of the American Quarter Horse Association, and was Past Commandant of the Marine Corps League Bob Swanson Detachment of Mount Jewett.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tanya (Dave) Okerlund of Smethport and Jeanette Dunn of Crosby; one son, Matt Edgreen of Port Allegany; two grandchildren, Hailley and Ethan Edgreen; one sister, Diane Edgreen Debord of West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Edgreen.
In keeping with Tom's wishes, burial will be at the convenience of the family at the family farm.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Marine Corps League Bob Swanson Detachment of Mount Jewett, or the Eldred VFW.
Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.